Behind You

I washed the plates, dried them, and place them on the dining leaving mom to cook while Yasmin is in her room. One hour passed by when we heard the doorbell; I made my way to the

; I know you will be surprised but I want you to think about this. I will be happy to see my daughter getting married and that into a good family and someone we know, I'm not saying you should give me your answer now, just think about it. ” “Okay mom, I will think about it” “Don't worry take your time” Going up to my room, I sat down on the edge of my bed. Should I accept this proposal or not. I don't even know him, it's not like I don't want to get married. I would love to. I have my job, so what's there again. And Mom will b happy if I give my consent to this marriage. I know aunt Khadija and her husband are nice people, I hope he's also nice like his parent. I made up my mind to accept the marriage, I don't know maybe if I reject I won't get a chance to marry into a nice family like Aunt's Ya Allah, this decision I'm about to make will make both families happy. I hope I'm making the right choice. Throughout that night, I constantly thought about what mom said, I even asked some advice from Yasmin, even though she doesn't know much about relationships. I chuckle at my silly talks.its not like I also know about relationships. in fact, I've never been in one. Maybe this will be your chance to find your true love. *** Morning came and I made up my mind to give Mom my answer. I waited until we finished our breakfast first before talking. “Mom I've thought about it, ” I started. her eyes snapped to mine and she stopped her cleaning and gave me her full concentration. “Okay?” she asked waiting for me to speak up. “If this marriage is what will make both families happy then I will go for it. I know you will be proud to see your daughter getting married, so I accept this marriage” I said tight lip. “Oh my dear, you've made the right decision, I'm so proud of you and I know your papa will also be proud of you. I will call Khadija and let her know” She pulled me in for a hug, and went away to give aunt Khadija a call. Yasmin started jumping up and down hugging me. I have forgotten about her sitting there. “Yee...my sister is getting married, I'